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nightgown

night·gown

UK/ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ uncommon

noun

1.

lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women

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Origin

From Middle English nyght gowne. By surface analysis, night + gown.

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